All-new Suzuki SUV details revealed

Japanese brand's compact S-Cross model to get smaller, more frugal engines.

10 July 2013Matt Campbell

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The all-new SuzukiS-Cross SUV will gain a range of more efficient, downsized engines when it arrives here late in 2013 or early in 2014.

The new S-Cross model, which replaces the ageing SX4 model, has been confirmed to be the first compact SUV from the Japanese brand to be offered with a diesel engine.

It will come with a frugal 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine producing 88kW of power and 320Nm of torque, with fuel use claimed at 4.2L/100km for the European market models. No automatic diesel version has yet been confirmed.

A 1.6-litre petrol engine will also be available, with 88kW and 156Nm, and it will be offered with either a five-speed manual transmission or CVT automatic with paddle-shifters. This version is expected to use just 5.4L/100km.

The current SX4 is only available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine which uses a minimum of 7.3L/100km.

Both the petrol and diesel drive-trains are expected to be offered with front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains. The new ?Allgrip? all-wheel-drive system allows drivers to tailor the drivetrain to suit different conditions and replaces Suzuki?s existing I-AWD three-mode system.